- New Media Investment Group (NEWM +1.8%) and Gannett (GCI +1.4%) have set special meetings for their shareholders to vote on New Media's acquisition of Gannett.
- New Media set its meeting for 8 a.m. ET Nov. 14. Sept. 26 was the record date for the special meeting, the same day that the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period on the deal expired.
- And Gannett set its meeting for 10 a.m. ET on Nov. 14; Sept. 26 was also the record date for that meeting.
- Aside from approval by both groups of shareholders, the deal needs clearance from the European Commission. It's expected to close by year-end.